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Time of India
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
How Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen built their marriage on trust and acceptance of each other's pasts?
Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen didn't just form a power couple in the public eye—they built a deeply personal partnership rooted in mutual respect, trust, and a shared willingness to accept each other's pasts. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now While their love story began in 2007 and spanned over a decade, the foundation they created speaks volumes about the emotional depth and resilience of their bond. What Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen have shared about navigating love, marriage, and mutual respect From the beginning, their connection went far beyond fame and glamour. Brady, an NFL icon, and Bündchen, a globally recognized Victoria's Secret supermodel, came together with a shared commitment to growing a family and supporting one another through life's unpredictable turns. Despite their intensely busy careers, they remained each other's pillars of strength, navigating challenges side-by-side. Whether it was Bündchen cheering Brady on from the sidelines or Brady publicly recognizing her sacrifices, the couple worked hard to nurture their relationship amid extraordinary pressure. But the heart of their relationship wasn't just built on love—it was shaped by an understanding of each other's unique life experiences. In a 2019 Men's Health cover story, Brady opened up about how Bündchen's unconventional upbringing challenged and inspired him. 'Gisele's life has been very nontraditional. She left home when she was 14; she lived in Japan at 16 in an era with no cell phones. She lived in New York at 17 without speaking English,' he explained, offering a rare glimpse into the factors that shaped her bold worldview. Why Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen's Marriage Failed | How You Can Avoid It in Your Marriage What struck Brady the most was how her background influenced her perspective on life's expectations. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 'In her mind, there are no boundaries. 'Why can't you do that? Why do you have to go to school? Why can't you just leave and live in a different country?'' he said. 'In her reality, you can.' Coming from a traditional background himself, Brady admitted he had to reevaluate his own beliefs. 'This is what you do: You go to elementary school, you go to college,' he said. But it was Bündchen's free-spirited nature that pushed him to grow. 'And you know what, she's right,' he added. 'I'm the one that had to go, 'You're right!' And that's helped me grow.' Even though their marriage eventually ended in 2022, the way they embraced each other's differences remains a lasting example of what it means to build a relationship based on empathy, growth, and acceptance. While Brady's retirement may have come too late to save their marriage, the emotional legacy they share continues to inspire. Their journey proves that love isn't just about compatibility—it's about evolving together. Also Read:
Time of India
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Did Gisele Bündchen cast spells for Tom Brady's NFL wins? Shocking rituals revealed
Tom Brady's success had a hidden element. His former wife, Gisele Bundchen, played a key role (Getty Images) Tom Brady may be widely regarded as the greatest quarterback of all time, but behind his legendary NFL success was a force many fans never saw coming: Gisele Bündchen's spiritual intuition. During their marriage, the Brazilian supermodel played a unique and often overlooked role in Brady's career—not just as his wife and the mother of his children, but as his personal guide in spiritual energy and ritual practices. Gisele Bündchen's spiritual control over Tom Brady Tom Brady once opened up about his pre-game superstitions, and surprisingly, he credited Gisele's influence. "I've learned a lot from my wife over the years. She's about the power of intention, believing that things really are going to happen," he said. According to Brady, Gisele would create altars for him before games, complete with photos of their children, healing stones, and protective charms. 'So she put together a little altar for me that I could bring with pictures of my kids, and I have these special stones, healing stones, protection stones, and she has me wear a necklace, takes these drops she makes, and say all these mantras. I stopped questioning her a long time ago. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo ' Tom Brady opens up about his superstitious wife Gisele, 'protection stones' Spiritual forecasts that mirrored NFL outcomes Gisele didn't just offer vague spiritual support—she made specific forecasts that often aligned with Brady's performance. Before the Patriots' dramatic win over the Seahawks in the Super Bowl, she told him it would be his year. It was. In contrast, ahead of the 2015 season, she warned it wouldn't go well. The Patriots lost in the AFC Championship. In 2016, she again foresaw victory, and Brady delivered with one of the greatest comebacks in Super Bowl history against the Falcons. She also had a sense for the effort required. 'In 2019, she told me that success was still possible, but I'd have to work harder for it,' Brady recalled. Throughout their time together, Gisele playfully referred to herself as a 'witch,' casting positive energy and asking only that he trust the process—and her. While skeptics may brush off the idea of healing stones and chants, Brady never did. 'I stopped questioning her a long time ago,' he admitted. Their partnership was a blend of love, mutual respect, and faith—both emotional and spiritual. Even after their divorce, it's hard to ignore just how deeply Gisele's influence ran during Brady's years on top. Also Read: 'Pushback from the kids':Gisele Bündchen faced backlash from her own kids over strict parenting after Tom Brady divorce So while the stats speak to Brady's greatness, it turns out there may have been something mystical—and very real—guiding him along the way. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Miami Herald
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Comedian Jeff Ross Reveals Shocking Reason Tom Brady Agreed to Do Netflix Roast
It was just revealed why Tom Brady agreed to participate in Netflix's live roast of him - and the reason might surprise you. Comedian Jeff Ross, who cohosted the Roast of Tom Brady in May 2024 alongside Kevin Hart, shared during a Wednesday, June 26 appearance on The Howard Stern Show Brady's motivation for being the subject of the Netflix special. On the day of the roast, Ross asked Brady, "Why are you doing this?" According to Ross, Brady replied, "I love this kind of humor. People are too snowflaky right now," On top of that, Brady allegedly sent Ross a text that day saying: "No fear. This is what we do." The comedian also opened up about how to roast came to be, sharing that it took several years to get to the taping from when he first connected with the NFL star via Instagram. "I had seen him looking at my Instagram on Super Bowl Sunday a few years ago," Ross said. "I was like, Why the f**k is Tom Brady on my Instagram?' I go, 'Oh, I had some jokes up. Maybe that's how he unwinds before a big game.' And he f***ing wins!" It's likely that Ross is referring to Brady's Super Bowl win in 2021 as the quarterback of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, his seventh and final Super Bowl win as an NFL quarterback. "I hit him the next day on Instagram going, 'Dude, it's time for a roast. You obviously love this s**t,'" Ross continued. "He writes me back and we start talking and it turns out my agent and his agent, they work together. And we put a deal together to do a roast. Netflix is like, 'Sure!'" But just as Ross's plans were coming to fruition - Brady announced he had to decided not to retire from professional football, after previously announcing he was going to in February 2022. "He agreed and he retired and we were like, 'Let's go! Now's our chance.' Then he unretired," Ross said. "I was like, 'No, we got to wait until he's done playing. It's a little more fun.'" That opportunity came after Brady's second retirement in February 2023. However, the long-anticipated event was pushed back even more due to Brady's split from ex-wife Gisele Bündchen in October 2022 after 13 years of marriage. "Then he was going through a divorce and I'm like, 'Let's wait for that,'" Ross explained. The event featured Brady getting roasted by comedians like Nikki Glaser and Andrew Schulz, celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Ben Affleck and former New England Patriots teammates Rob Gronkowski and Julian Edelman. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
What made Tom Brady say yes to the Netflix roast? Jeff Ross finally reveals the surprising reason
In 2024, legend Tom Brady did something few athletes of his stature would dare—he let himself be roasted on live television. Netflix's The Roast of Tom Brady turned into a cultural spectacle, drawing 13.8 million views in its first week and becoming the platform's most-watched one-off special. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now But what led the seven-time Super Bowl champion, known for his unshakable poise and ironclad image, to become the target of biting jokes and brutal humor? What inspired Tom Brady to allow a roast on national TV? The idea was seeded years earlier. Comedian Jeff Ross, the 'Roastmaster General,' recounted the story on The Howard Stern Show. According to Ross, the journey started when he noticed something peculiar on Super Bowl Sunday, February 7, 2021—Tom Brady had been browsing his Instagram. 'I had seen him looking at my Instagram on Super Bowl Sunday a few years ago,' Ross told Stern. 'I was like, 'Why the f--- is Tom Brady on my Instagram?'' Ross had some edgy jokes posted, and surprisingly, Brady seemed to enjoy them. That same night, Brady led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a Super Bowl LV victory over the Chiefs. The next day, Ross sent him a message: 'Dude, it's time for a roast. You obviously love this s---.' That Instagram DM snowballed into a full-fledged deal when Ross discovered that both their agents happened to work together. Netflix eagerly jumped on board. While many wondered what possessed Brady to say yes to such a ruthless format, Ross offered insight. 'I said to Tom right beforehand, 'Why are you doing this?,' and he goes, 'I love this kind of humor. People are too snowflakey right now.'' Brady's willingness to embrace self-deprecating comedy revealed a side of him fans rarely get to see—one that doesn't take itself too seriously, even after two decades of football dominance. The journey to the live roast wasn't smooth. 'It took so long,' Ross explained. 'Then he retired… then unretired… then was going through a divorce… then Netflix picked a festival date… and then we decided to do it live.' Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Of course, not every moment was easy to stomach. During the special, Ross cracked a joke about Patriots owner Robert Kraft and massage parlors, prompting Brady to mutter, 'Don't say that s--- again.' Ross later said, 'I think Tom was checking me the way a lawyer objects on behalf of a client.' Despite its success, Brady expressed personal regret—not for being roasted, but for the unintended emotional toll on his children. 'I loved when the jokes were about me… I didn't like the way it affected my kids,' he shared on The Pivot podcast. 'I wouldn't do that again because of the way it affected… the people I care about the most in the world.' Still, Brady's roast was a powerful reminder: even legends can laugh at themselves—until the punchlines hit too close to home. Also Read:
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Can Aaron Rodgers pull a Tom Brady and Peyton Manning in discovering late-career success?
Aaron Rodgers officially joined the Pittsburgh Steelers as quarterback this offseason and has already started to revel in Organized Team Activities (OTAs). Given Rodgers' recent announcement to retire after this season, fans have been left questioning whether his age, experience, and history will be sufficient to pull off a career-ending high similar to the likes of Peyton Manning and Tom Brady. Aaron Rodgers joined the Pittsburgh Steelers this off-season(Getty Images via AFP) Although there is no solid ground for such statements, many wonder whether Rodgers has it in him to help the Steelers to the Super Bowl in his last hurrah. The comparison first came to light due to Rodgers' known abilities as a skilled quarterback. Both Brady and Manning are legends on the field in their own right and attribute much of that success to their second team. With Rodgers recently making the switch from the New York Jets, many speculate whether the second time might just be the charm for him. Distinctions Alan Saunders, a sports journalist, strongly disagrees with the assumption by saying, 'It's gonna be hard to compare anyone to Brady. No one's ever had the success he had at the ages he had. I mean Manning, even that last year, when he wasn't very good, and he didn't play the whole season, and they won the Super Bowl, he was 39. Rodgers is gonna be 42 this year. It's really hard. I think Brady has been better at the same age as Rodgers as they've aged.' Considering Rodgers's injury in his first year with the Jets followed by his dismal performance in the year after, concerns are rife about whether Rodgers is in his best shape to think of reaching the Super Bowl this year. The Steelers are currently 17th on the odds board, with +4000, in terms of their chances of winning the Super Bowl this year. This places them in the lower half of the 32-team league. At a certain level, it would even be unfair to compare Manning and Brady to Rodgers given the vastly different circumstances and teams they find themselves in. Under Manning, the Denver Broncos allowed 14.7 points a game, forced seven turnovers, and recorded 14 sacks (10th highest in a single postseason). His record-breaking defense almost dragged him to the Super Bowl at a time when his physical condition was less than best. Brady, on the other hand, had names like Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, Antonio Brown, and Rob Gronkowski with him as part of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Moreover, he was only a season away from winning when he arrived on the team. Besides DK Metcalf, Rodgers has nowhere near the same proven and trustworthy support on his side as Manning and Brady had the advantage of. The verdict Although there is no doubt about Rodger's skills on the field as a quarterback, the chances of those being enough to win a Super Bowl are highly against the Steelers' favor. By Stuti Gupta
